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    Three-Thread Rolled Hem

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    Three-Thread Rolled Hem

    The Rolled Hem Stitch is used to finish edges of scarves, ruffles, table linens, andsome garments. It is suitable for lightweight to medium weight fabrics, such as sheers,

    silkies and broadcloth. Beautiful pintucks can be achieved with the rolled hem. Theycan enhance a yoke, heirloom sewing, wearable art and even home decoratingprojects. Note: Rolled hemming can only be performed with the Right Overedgeneedle all other needles must be removed.

    Right Overedge Needle Thread

    Lower Looper Thread

    Upper Looper Thread

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    ATD:

    Auto Tension Dial C

    Left Cover StitchNeedle C

    Not Threaded

    Middle Cover StitchNeedle D

    Not ThreadedRight Cover StitchNeedle E

    Not Threaded

    Upper Looper(Green)

    Looper Engagedand Threaded

    Lower Looper(Red)

    Threaded

    Chain Stitch Looper(Brown)

    Not Threaded

    Upper Looper Clutch L

    Upper Knife Engaged

    Seam Guide Plate Not InstalledUse Knife Cover

    Seam Width Dial N

    Stitch Length Dial 1

    Presser FootPressure

    N

    Differential Feed Dial N

    Stitch Finger R

    Overedge LeftNeedle A

    Not Threaded

    Overedge RightNeedle B (Blue)

    Threaded

    Spreader Not Used

    Set at:

    Needles:

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    Turn Auto Tension Dial to C.

    Turn Stitch Length Dial to 1.

    Engage Upper Knife. The knife will not trim the fabric when it is disengaged.1. Open Looper Cover.2. Pull the movable knife holder (silver screw) to the right as far as it will go.3. Turn the holder clockwise until the knife clicks into a lock position.

    Upper Knife EngagedUpper Knife Disengaged

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    Turn Presser Foot

    Pressure Dial to N.

    Turn Differential FeedDial to N.

    Turn Seam Width Dialto N.

    Set Stitch Finger to R.

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    Install the Knife Cover.

    Engage Upper Looper. Engaging the Upper Looper causes the looper to movewhen sewing. Even though the Upper Looper is not threaded it needs to beengaged.

    1. Push the clutch button to the left and down to engage.2. Turn handwheel.

    Upper Looper Disengaged

    Upper Looper Engaged

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    Disengage Spreader. The Upper Looper has a hole for the thread on the top of thelooper. If the stitch requires that the looper be engaged, but not threaded then theSpreader is used. The Spreader simply plugs-in (or closes) the loopers hole. TheSpreader is disengaged when the Upper Looper is engaged/operative and threaded.

    The Spreader is used with a stitch that requires only one looper thread. Withthe help of the Spreader the single looper thread wraps around the fabrics edge.

    1. Lower the white handle on the Spreader to open the eye of the UpperLooper.

    Thread Upper Looper with regular overlock thread.1. Raise the Presser Foot to release

    the tension disks. Thread the Lower

    Looper as illustrated 1-9.

    2. Pass thread from back to thefront through the threadguide .

    Spreader Engaged Spreader Disengaged

    Eye of Looper

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    3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until

    it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of thebutton as illustrated.

    4. While holding the thread firmly, pull the thread between the tension disks.

    5. Turn the handwheel toward you until the lower looper extends 5-10mm(approximately inch) from the needle plate edge.

    6. Thread the looper area of the machine following the green color codedthread guides 4-9.

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    7. Thread the hole in the Upper Looper from front to back . Pull about 4

    inches of thread through the looper and place to the back of thethroat plate.

    Thread Lower Looper with regular overlock thread.1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the

    Lower Looper as illustrated 1-10.

    2. Pass thread from back to the frontthrough the thread guide .

    3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left untilit slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of thebutton as illustrated.

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    4. While holding the thread firmly, pull the thread between the tension disks.

    5. Turn the handwheel toward you until the lower looper extends 5-10mm(approximately inch) from the needle plate edge.

    6. Thread the looper area of the machine following the red color coded

    thread guides 4-10.

    7. Place the thread slighty from left andto the right of threading guide .

    8. Place the thread slightly from thefront and to the back of threadingguide .

    9. Place the thread through , and.

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    Thread Right Overedge needle with regular overlock thread.

    1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the rightneedle as illustrated 1-9.

    2. Pass thread from back to the frontthrough the thread guide .

    3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left untilit slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of thebutton as illustrated.

    4. While holding the thread firmly, pull the thread between the tension disks.

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    5. Continue to thread points 4-8. Slip the thread into the rear slot of the

    thread guide . Go over the take up lever. Continue by slipping thethread into the right slots of the thread guides and.

    8. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread isbehind the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp.

    9. Draw about 4 inches of the thread through the needle eye towards the backof the machine.

    10. Place the thread to the back, under the Presser Foot. Lower foot and sew.

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    Align a piece of lightweight fabric sothat the fabrics edge is being slightlytrimmed by the knife.

    Sew.

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